Starts Wednesday, April 16 - May 14, 2025 (5 Weeks)

4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT

This course provides an introduction to the central role of compassion in Tibetan Buddhist teachings. We will focus on how to practice compassion and be introduced to the “holy secret” of Tonglen.  The course will especially emphasize meditating on Loving Kindness, which can help us restore our love and confidence, and heal unresolved emotional wounds. The practice of loving kindness also puts us back in touch with the fundamental goodness of our core being. When we are connected to our basic goodness, we are able to love ourselves and others unconditionally.

Monday - Friday 
5:00 - 5:20pm PDT (8:00 - 8:20pm EDT)

Each weekday an experienced Rigpa practitioner will guide 20 minutes of meditation live on Zoom.

Practice in the comfort and security of your own space. We welcome anyone who is interested in meditation to join us. No previous experience of meditation necessary. We also welcome experienced meditators.

“The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life. For it is only through meditation that you can undertake the journey to discover your true nature, and so find the stability and confidence you will need to live, and die, well.“

– Sogyal Rinpoche, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Monday - Friday 
5:00 - 5:20pm PDT (8:00 - 8:20pm EDT)

Each weekday an experienced Rigpa practitioner will guide 20 minutes of meditation live on Zoom.

Practice in the comfort and security of your own space. We welcome anyone who is interested in meditation to join us. No previous experience of meditation necessary. We also welcome experienced meditators.

“The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life. For it is only through meditation that you can undertake the journey to discover your true nature, and so find the stability and confidence you will need to live, and die, well.“

– Sogyal Rinpoche, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Monday - Friday 
5:00 - 5:20pm PDT (8:00 - 8:20pm EDT)

Each weekday an experienced Rigpa practitioner will guide 20 minutes of meditation live on Zoom.

Practice in the comfort and security of your own space. We welcome anyone who is interested in meditation to join us. No previous experience of meditation necessary. We also welcome experienced meditators.

“The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life. For it is only through meditation that you can undertake the journey to discover your true nature, and so find the stability and confidence you will need to live, and die, well.“

– Sogyal Rinpoche, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Monday - Friday 
5:00 - 5:20pm PDT (8:00 - 8:20pm EDT)

Each weekday an experienced Rigpa practitioner will guide 20 minutes of meditation live on Zoom.

Practice in the comfort and security of your own space. We welcome anyone who is interested in meditation to join us. No previous experience of meditation necessary. We also welcome experienced meditators.

“The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this life. For it is only through meditation that you can undertake the journey to discover your true nature, and so find the stability and confidence you will need to live, and die, well.“

– Sogyal Rinpoche, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Wednesday, March 12 - April 9, 2025 (5 Weeks)

4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT

Spiritual teachers of many religions and traditions have said that the purpose of our life is to realize our fundamental, enlightened nature.  At the time of his enlightenment, Buddha described his realization in this way: “Profound peace, free of complexity, natural simplicity, uncompounded luminosity.” 

This course examines the meaning of enlightenment in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and offers an overview of the path to enlightenment looking at the stages of practical training: meditation, compassion, devotion, and ultimately realization of the true nature of mind.

Led by Teaching Team: Pat Best, Katy Burns, Joan Elizabeth, Linda Forrester, Jeff Middelton, Betty Lynn Moulton, and Hanne Riegg-Luedge.